from Act IV of the German opera
Martha by Friedrich von Flotow
Libretto: W. Friedrich
Role: Lady Harriet Durham (Martha), The Maid-Of-Honor to Queen Anne
Voice Part: soprano Fach: lyric soprano
Setting: Plunkett's farm, the town of Richmond, England, 18th century during the reign of Queen Anne
Synopsis: After sending Nancy to bring Lionel to her, Harriet declares that she will tell Lionel that she loves him and then they will both be happy.